August 17th, 2007 - Watch Repair Books
Practical Watch Repairing
Author: Donald De Carle
ISBN-10: 0719800307
ISBN-13: 978-0719800306
Reputed to be one of the best illustrated books in practical horology. Despite being originally published in 1946 it is still in circulation proving it worth. This book will give you very detailed discussions on techniques for the maintenance and repair of non-complicated watches. Those interested in repair of quartz watches should make sure they buy the newer editions. The section on quartz repair is not as thorough as the discussion on mechanical watches.
Complicated Watches and Their Repair
Author: Donald De Carle
ISBN-10: 0719800900
ISBN-13: 978-0719800900
Another book by Donald De Carle, this one also contains detailed diagrams and illustrations to make it easy for readers to work with the complicated watches with the book as guide. Easy to follow and the perfect match for Practical Watch Repairing.
Watch Repairer’s Manual
Author: Henry Fried
ISBN 0-918845-11-4
This book is not as easy to find, being out-of-stock in most online horology bookstores. It is one of the best books you can get though about basic watch repair for those who are just getting into the hobby.